Expand+This challenging course leads to an internationally recognised qualification in beauty therapy that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career as well as providing you with the ...

Hide-This challenging course leads to an internationally recognised qualification in beauty therapy that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career as well as providing you with the skills to set up a solid career in the Beauty Therapy. GTI prides itself on the success of POISE, its in-house beauty salon which is organised and managed by the students on this programme. It will set you up to work in a thriving and dynamic profession.

This course is designed to

•Provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required for a career in the beauty industry.

•Students will be trained in a realistic / industry based work environment in the colleges's own salon 'Poise'. They will experience the regular operation of a salon, establishing professional contact with costumers and potential employers.

•Students complete professional certified training with Dermalogica

Skincare, Artdeco (Make-up) and Phorest (Salon Software) and Jessica Nail Care

•This course caters for school leavers and mature learners. It is an intense one year programme which requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to making the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Expand+Certification

•ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma
•QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy 5M3471

How the course is taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced mul...

Hide-Certification

•ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma
•QQI Level 5 Beauty Therapy 5M3471

How the course is taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to making the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Course Content

•Skincare, Eye Treatments & Make-up 5N3466
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Retail Selling 5N1619
•Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
•Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing 5N3467
•Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
•Beauty Industry Ethics & Practi...

Hide-Course Content

•Skincare, Eye Treatments & Make-up 5N3466
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Retail Selling 5N1619
•Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
•Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing 5N3467
•Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
•Beauty Industry Ethics & Practice 5N3470
•Customer Service 5N0972

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.

Optional Modules and Training Courses

•Spray Tan
•Nail Extensions
•Billion Dollar Brow
•Geleration
•Indian Head Massage

Expand+Progression to Higher Education

•Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may allow learne...

Hide-Progression to Higher Education

•Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may allow learners to progress to the Diploma in Beauty Specialist at GTI

•AL 760 Spa and Wellness Management - Level 7 LIT Limerick Institute of Technology

•The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

•Click here for details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup